The Colorado Rockies have optioned former Clemson OF/QB Kyle ParkerKyle ParkerOutfielder (2008 - 2010)#11 6-1, 200Jacksonville, FLView Full Profile to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Parker will have two options remaining to be called up to the big leagues.

His stats for 10 spring training games were .261 with a homer and eight RBI's. One of the reasons the Rockies feel that they did not need to rush him to the big leagues is the teams' recent acquisition of Justin Morneau in December.

Parker was drafted by the Rockies with the 26th overall pick in the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft.